Stone Apple
Description : Aegle marmelos, commonly known as Bael Tree or Bengal Quince, is a deciduous tree native to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. It is revered for its medicinal properties and cultural significance. The tree has a short, straight trunk, with pale green, aromatic leaves and round, woody fruits with a hard shell.
- Medicinal Benefits :
- The heartwood the fruits of Aegle marmelos are highly valued in Ayurvedic medicine for their digestive, carminative, and antidiarrheal properties.
- They are used to treat gastrointestinal disorders, dysentery, and as a general tonic for the digestive system.
- The leaves and bark are used in traditional remedies for their anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties.
- Other Uses
- The wood of Aegle marmelos is occasionally used in small-scale carpentry and for making agricultural implements.
- The pulp of ripe Bael fruits is consumed fresh, as juice, or in various culinary preparations such as jams and desserts.
Suitable Climate Condition : Aegle marmelos thrives in warm, tropical to subtropical climates with temperatures between 20°C and 40°C (68°F to 104°F). It prefers well-drained, sandy or loamy soils but can tolerate a range of soil types. The tree is drought-tolerant once established and benefits from regular watering. It grows well in full sun and can withstand moderate frost.